Osaka to Sydney (Mascot) (KIX–SYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
KIX–SYD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jetstar leads the route. The flight covers 4,836 miles in approximately 9h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JQ Jetstar Also: AY | 3 | 788 | 9h45 | – | – | AY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
KIX: JST · SYD: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Osaka, it's 7:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot).
Japanese passport holders must obtain an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA, subclass 601) before traveling to Australia. The ETA is applied for through the Australian ETA app and costs AUD 20. It allows multiple entries over 12 months with stays of up to 3 months per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay. Processing is usually instant.
Airport Link trains depart every 10 minutes to Central Station (13 min, AUD $20.10 with Opal). The station access fee makes this more expensive than typical Sydney transit. Taxis from International Terminal queue outside arrivals; metered fares to the CBD run AUD $45–65. Uber operates from a designated ride-share zone.Rental car companies have desks in both the international and domestic terminal precincts. A SkyBus operates to the CBD and several suburbs as a cheaper alternative to taxis (AUD $24–27).
Temperate oceanic climate. Summers (December–February) are warm and humid at 24–32°C with afternoon sea breezes and occasional severe thunderstorms that can cause extended ground stops. Winters (June–August) are mild and mostly dry at 8–17°C. Fog on winter mornings occasionally delays operations.
The airport faces its greatest disruption risk from summer thunderstorms and, less commonly, from east-coast lows bringing heavy rain and strong winds in autumn and winter. Pack layers for winter. Summer evenings can be surprisingly cool with sea breezes.
KIX–SYD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KIX to SYD
Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) are connected by nonstop service from Jetstar. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
KIX to SYD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KIX to SYD ranges from 9 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,836 miles (7,782 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via GUM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.